Sony today introduced the VAIO LT HD PC/TV, a new high-definition PC/TV model.

Featuring a floating glass design, the VAIO LT HD PC/TV allows you to watch and record analog, digital and cable television programming, including premium HD channels. A Cable CARD is required.

Part of a series, the new LT PC/TV comes in multiple configurations, including a standard and an HD model. The high-definition version features a Blu-ray Disc optical drive so you can watch high-definition movies, as well as record, store and play back personal content on high-capacity BD media (up to 50 GB on a single disc).

The unit features a 22-inch diagonal WSXGA+ widescreen display, with Sony’s XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology.

The LT PC/TV has a mounting capability that allows users to attach a VESA-compatible mount (sold separately) to the unit and hang it on the wall of your bedroom, kitchen, office or attach to your desk.

Since the LT PC/TV can be used for television viewing as well as computing functions, an A/V power button lets you shut down the TV function, while your PC continues to run in the background. Sony says this lets you quickly turn the TV off and on without waiting for the PC to shut down or boot up.

The model features a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and an echo-cancelling microphone for video messaging

The VAIO LT HD PC/TV features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, built-in wireless 802.11n, and a discrete graphics card.

The unit comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Ultimate.

The LT standard model will start at about US$1,900, while the LT HD model with a Blu-ray Disc optical drive will go for around $2,900.

Source: http://www.sony.com/